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ACC In-house Counsel Certification Program December 2024

ACC In-house Counsel Certification Program December 2024

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EARLY BIRD RATE ENDS: November 2, 2024
LAST DAY FOR REGISTRATION: November 22, 2024

If you are an in-house attorney seeking to become proficient in the essential skills critical to an in-house legal career, the ACC In-house Counsel Certified (ICC) designation is precisely what you need. It will help you position yourself as indispensable to the corporate client. 

REQUIREMENTS

The ACC In-house Counsel Certification Program is open to licensed attorneys who either:

a) are currently employed as in-house counsel (no minimum experience required), or b) previously have been employed as in-house counsel (for a minimum of one year).

An in-house counsel is an individual who is engaged in the active practice of law employed by an organization in either the private or public sector, does not have regulatory, enforcement, or policymaking responsibilities; nor works in an institution with such authority; and does not hold himself/herself out to the public for the practice of law. 

The following are ineligible for the ACC In-house Counsel Certification Program:

• Individuals whose responsibility may include selling or providing services to individuals or organizations who are not their employer. This would include individuals who work for companies that provide legal services such as headhunters, contract attorneys, law firms, and temporary agencies.
• Individuals whose responsibilities include sales, marketing, and business development in the legal market.

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Your registration to the program includes access to the following components: 

Online Self-paced Modules: Upon registration, you will be given access to 8 online training modules that must be completed for you to satisfactorily complete the assessments and course. You can access your materials at anytime, anywhere, and on any device.

Virtual Workshops: The second component is a series of online workshops that include virtual group projects and activities to encourage the exchange of ideas and networking with your peers. Held on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday schedule over two weeks. (See program agenda above). Attendance at each workshop is required.

Final Assessment: We want you to finish the course with the knowledge and skills to be a competent and successful in-house counsel. At the end of the workshops, you will undertake a self-paced online assessment. Delegates obtaining a passing score will be awarded the credential In-house Counsel Certified (ICC).

CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE

Take some time to familiarize yourself with the Handbook for the In-house Counsel Certification Program. 

The ICC designation is valid for one year from the month that a candidate passes the final assessment. After the first year, ICC certificants maintain their certification by engaging in continuing legal professional development (CLPD) activities and paying an annual fee of US$95 for ACC members and US$150 for non-members.

ABOUT CLE

The certification program does not offer CLE credits; however, you will receive a certificate of attendance for up to 21 hours of continuing education. The certificate of attendance can be used to self-report your education to your jurisdiction.


Need additional information? Visit the ACC Credentialing Institute website or contact us at certification@acc.com

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SELF-PACED ONLINE MODULES (8)
Module 1: The Role of In-house Counsel
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. This module examines organizational fundamentals and the expectations of today’s in-house counsel. Participants will discuss how the business units, executive suite, and legal department work in tandem to achieve the organization’s goals. As a topic that is too often overlooked, there will be a focus on understanding the revenue generation activities of your organization. From there, participants will take a deep dive into the corporate legal department, including a discussion of generalist versus specialist roles and an analysis of reporting structures: direct versus indirect, centralized versus decentralized, and operational versus geographic.
You must register to access.
Module 2: Managing an Indispensable Law Department
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Building on earlier instruction, this module offers practical tips for communicating effectively with the executive suite and board of directors. There will be a discussion of the strategic planning process, including how to align the law department’s goals with the greater organization. The discussion will cover related budgetary considerations, performance management, and the use of technology-driven solutions. Finally, participants will introduce recurring issues around international attorney-client privilege.
You must register to access.
Module 3: Compliance, Ethics, and Legal Risk Management
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. Building on earlier instruction, this module offers practical tips for communicating effectively with the executive suite and board of directors. There will be a discussion of the strategic planning process, including how to align the law department’s goals with the greater organization. The discussion will cover related budgetary considerations, performance management, and the use of technology-driven solutions. Finally, participants will introduce recurring issues around international attorney-client privilege.
You must register to access.
Module 4: Crisis Management and Crisis Assessments
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. This module presents the information that every in-house counsel needs to know about crisis management — from crisis assessments and other pre-incident planning tools to crisis response and managing the effects of a crisis on the corporate brand. It will emphasize the value-added contribution of in-house counsel in a crisis situation.
You must register to access.
Module 5: Managing Stakeholder Expectations
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. This module addresses what it means for in-house counsel to have the corporation as the client. Participants will return to attorney-client privilege, discussing how to manage expectations when an internal stakeholder views in-house counsel as their personal representative. Through this discussion, effective communication skills will be emphasized again as characteristic that distinguishes excellent in-house counsel. The second half of the session will revisit the topic of demonstrating law department value.
You must register to access.
Module 6: International Negotiations
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. This module highlights the unique challenges of international negotiations, particularly where the negotiating parties might bring different cultural experiences and expectations. There will be practical strategies for interpreting signals during the negotiation, coping with cultural differences, and successfully managing the process to seal the deal.
You must register to access.
Module 7: Creating Internal Investigation and Reporting Protocols
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. This module outlines best practices for internal investigations. It will begin with a discussion of who might lead a given investigation, between outside counsel, in-house counsel, and other corporate departments (e.g., compliance, human resources). Next, participants will address the steps to conducting an internal investigation, including obligations to notify and update the appropriate stakeholders. As an underlying consideration, this session will address the possibility of investigation-related materials being subject to discovery in future litigation.
You must register to access.
Module 8: Managing Outside Counsel and Legal Service Providers
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package. This module offers a customizable blueprint for selecting the outside counsel and/or legal service providers that best suit your organizational needs. Specific topics that will be covered include recognizing when it is time to outsource work, determining the scope of the project, and setting a budget that sticks. There will also be a discussion of using team-building skills to improve your relationships with outside counsel and/or legal service providers.
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VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS (8)
ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK
Certification Feedback
7 Questions
7 Questions Your feedback is appreciated.
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CERTIFICATE
Certification Certificate
No credits available  |  Certificate available
No credits available  |  Certificate available Assessment and feedback must be completed to download your certificate
You must register to access.

By Registering for the ACC In-house Counsel Certification Program, each participant agrees to the terms and conditions detailed below:

1. I am an attorney (licensed or unlicensed, depending on the requirements of my jurisdiction) currently employed as in-house counsel or have previously been employed as in-house counsel for a minimum of a year. An employment verification may be conducted.

2. I am an in-house counsel engaged in the active practice of law employed by an organization in either the private or public sector, and do not have regulatory, enforcement, or policymaking responsibilities, nor do I work in an institution with such authority; and do not hold myself out to the public for the practice of law.

3. I am not currently employed in sales, marketing, or business development capacity in the legal industry.

4. I understand that Individuals whose responsibility may include selling or providing services to individuals or organizations who are not their employers are not eligible for the certification program. This would include individuals who work for companies that provide legal services such as headhunters, contract attorneys, law firms, and temporary agencies.

5. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure I meet the minimum eligibility requirements before registering for and submitting payment to the certification program. If, after paying, it is determined I do not meet these minimum eligibility requirements, I understand I will be refunded my registration fee minus a US$150 cancellation fee. See the ACC Credentialing Institute Handbook for details on requirements.

6. I understand that my application may be subject to audit and that I will be required to submit supporting documentation to verify the information described above. Failure to comply with an audit, and/or falsification or misrepresentation of requested information, will result in denial of my application. A denial of the application results in forfeiting of all paid fees.

7. I understand that my professional information may be shared with the other candidates and people who have successfully completed the program for the purposes of networking and sharing of ideas related to the program and the practice of law. Should I want to withdraw my consent, I will need to send an email to certification@acc.com.

8. I understand that my applicant Information will be shared with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) for the purposes of communicating with me information about ACC, including events, services and benefits provided. Should I want to withdraw my consent, I will need to send an email to certification@acc.com

9. Upon successful completion of the certification program, I understand that my name, title, and company will be published by ACC and/or ACCCI for promotional purposes such as a congratulatory announcements. Should I want to withdraw my consent, I will need to send an email to certification@acc.com.

10. Upon successful completion of the certification program, I will receive a certificate of attendance that will allow me to self-report my credits to my legal jurisdiction(s). I understand ACCCI will not apply for credit on my behalf.

11. I understand that the ICC designation is valid for one year from the month I pass the final assessment. To maintain my ICC designation, I am required to take 10 hours of continuing legal professional development (CLPD) education within a 12-month period (beginning once I have successfully completed my certification program) and by paying an annual fee, currently US$ 95.00 for ACC members or US$ 150 for non-members. See the ACC Credentialing Institute Handbook for a list of acceptable continuing legal professional development program and additional information on maintaining your credential. One hour of CLPD is equivalent to 60 minutes of education received.

12. In the process of registering for the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Certification Program, you have agreed to all policies and procedures of this event without exception. These policies include code of conduct, image release, refund policies, etc. These can be referred to here.

FEES

Payment is due at the time a candidate applies for admission to the certification program. Payment can be make via credit card. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover. All amounts are in USD Currency. 

Early Bird Rate Ends: November 2, 2024
Last Day for Registration: November 22, 2024

                                           Early Bird Fee       Regular Fee   
ACC member                         $1650.00            $1,900.00
Non ACC member*               $2,050.00           $2,300.00 
Group discount**                  -$100                   -$100 

 *The non-ACC member fee Includes a one-year ACC membership. (Membership is subject to eligibility. Learn more here)
**Two or more participants from the same company in a a program receive a discount per each registration. Email certification@acc.com for a code.